attractions and days out
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle, overlooking the River Avon, lies in the town of Warwick. It is traditionally associated with the earldom of Warwick, one of the oldest in England. The castle today is a popular tourist attraction and attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Legend has it that the first fortification of significance on the grounds of Warwick Castle was erected by the daughter of king Alfred the Great, in the year 914. This fortification was part of a network built to protect the Kingdom of Wessex.
In 1978, Warwick Castle was sold to the Tussauds Group, a large visitor attraction business. The Tussauds Group have performed extensive restorations to the castle and grounds as well as opening its gates to the public.
